BCN
Barcelona
Spain
9,886 km
6,143 miles
KPO
Pohang
South Korea
Distance
9,886 km
6,143 mi / 5,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
40°
northeast

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BCN KPO
Airport Name Barcelona International Airport Pohang Airport
IATA Code BCN KPO
ICAO Code LEBL RKTH
City Barcelona Pohang
Country Spain South Korea
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Seoul
Elevation 12 ft 70 ft
Coordinates 41.300000, 2.080000 35.990000, 129.420000

Barcelona (BCN) to Pohang (KPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barcelona International Airport (BCN) in Barcelona, Spain to Pohang Airport (KPO) in Pohang, South Korea is 9,886 kilometers (6,143 miles / 5,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Spain with South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:54 in Barcelona, it's 04:54 in Pohang. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Pohang (KPO) to Barcelona (BCN) follows a heading of 323° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Barcelona International Airport (BCN) and Pohang Airport (KPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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